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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 570.24 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 570.24 and 387.84 is: 536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 570.24 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/570.24 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 570.24 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 221,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,161.88/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.38

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