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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 568.52 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 568.52 and 378.22 is: 520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 568.52 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/568.52 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 568.52 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 215,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,024.81/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.90

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