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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 569.04 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 569.04 and 392.48 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 569.04 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/569.04 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 569.04 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 223,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,336.82/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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