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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.56, 569.40 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.56, 569.40 and 338.76 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.56 : 569.40 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.56/569.40 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.56x = 569.40 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.56x = 192,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,889.94/412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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