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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.33, 569.09 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.33, 569.09 and 272.45 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.33 : 569.09 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.33/569.09 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.33x = 569.09 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.33x = 155,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,048.57/412.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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