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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 619.20 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 619.20 and 378.56 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 619.20 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/619.20 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 619.20 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 234,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,404.35/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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