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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 568.80 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 568.80 and 401.24 is: 552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 568.80 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/568.80 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 568.80 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 228,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,225.31/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.12

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