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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.59, 568.72 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.59, 568.72 and 379.49 is: 523.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.59 : 568.72 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.59/568.72 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.59x = 568.72 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.59x = 215,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,821.18/412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.08

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