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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 569.20 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 569.20 and 272.64 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 569.20 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/569.20 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 569.20 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 155,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,186.69/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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