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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.78, 568.83 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.78, 568.83 and 272.74 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.78 : 568.83 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.78/568.83 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.78x = 568.83 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.78x = 155,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,142.69/412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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