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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 569.07 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 569.07 and 296.14 is: 408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 569.07 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/569.07 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 569.07 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 168,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,524.39/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.65

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