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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.51, 569.99 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.51, 569.99 and 338.77 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.51 : 569.99 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.51/569.99 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.51x = 569.99 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.51x = 193,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,095.51/412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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