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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.84, 566.57 and 373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.84, 566.57 and 373.96 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.84 : 566.57 = 373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.84/566.57 = 373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.84x = 566.57 × 373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.84x = 211,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,874.52/412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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