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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 568.86 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 568.86 and 296.04 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 568.86 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/568.86 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 568.86 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 168,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,405.31/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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