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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 569.28 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 569.28 and 294.51 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 569.28 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/569.28 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 569.28 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 167,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,658.65/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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