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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 568.98 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 568.98 and 288.32 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 568.98 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/568.98 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 568.98 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 164,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,048.31/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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