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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.76, 569.78 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.76, 569.78 and 373.24 is: 515.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.76 : 569.78 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.76/569.78 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.76x = 569.78 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.76x = 212,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,664.69/412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.23

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