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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 569.87 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 569.87 and 295.32 is: 407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 569.87 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/569.87 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 569.87 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 168,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,292.61/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.12

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