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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 569.10 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 569.10 and 288.33 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 569.10 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/569.10 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 569.10 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 164,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,087.55/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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