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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.28, 569.80 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.28, 569.80 and 357.60 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.28 : 569.80 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.28/569.80 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.28x = 569.80 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.28x = 203,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,760.48/412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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