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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 568.65 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 568.65 and 288.21 is: 397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 568.65 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/568.65 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 568.65 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 163,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,890.62/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.05

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