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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 568.57 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 568.57 and 288.15 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 568.57 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/568.57 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 568.57 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 163,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,829.16/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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