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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.36, 568.63 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.36, 568.63 and 353.55 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.36 : 568.63 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.36/568.63 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.36x = 568.63 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.36x = 201,039.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,039.14/412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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