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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 568.78 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 568.78 and 288.01 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 568.78 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/568.78 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 568.78 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 163,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,814.33/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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