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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 568.71 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 568.71 and 279.63 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 568.71 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/568.71 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 568.71 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 159,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,028.38/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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