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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 567.99 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 567.99 and 370.92 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 567.99 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/567.99 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 567.99 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 210,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,678.85/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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