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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 568.73 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 568.73 and 288.26 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 568.73 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/568.73 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 568.73 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 163,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,940.67/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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