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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.44, 569.16 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.44, 569.16 and 295.80 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.44 : 569.16 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.44/569.16 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.44x = 569.16 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.44x = 168,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,357.53/412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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