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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.67, 569.03 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.67, 569.03 and 373.79 is: 515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.67 : 569.03 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.67/569.03 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.67x = 569.03 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.67x = 212,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,697.72/412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.42

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