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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 569.13 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 569.13 and 394.54 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 569.13 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/569.13 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 569.13 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 224,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,544.55/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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