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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.30, 569.06 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.30, 569.06 and 272.44 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.30 : 569.06 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.30/569.06 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.30x = 569.06 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.30x = 155,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,034.71/412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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