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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 568.89 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 568.89 and 359.97 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 568.89 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/568.89 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 568.89 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 204,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,783.33/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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