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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 568.71 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 568.71 and 288 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 568.71 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/568.71 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 568.71 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 163,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,788.48/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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