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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.81, 569.20 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.81, 569.20 and 337.88 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.81 : 569.20 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.81/569.20 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.81x = 569.20 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.81x = 192,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,321.30/412.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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