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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 568.44 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 568.44 and 357.30 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 568.44 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/568.44 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 568.44 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 203,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,103.61/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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