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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.90, 570.38 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.90, 570.38 and 376 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.90 : 570.38 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.90/570.38 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.90x = 570.38 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.90x = 214,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,462.88/412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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