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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 567.02 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 567.02 and 371.24 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 567.02 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/567.02 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 567.02 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 210,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,500.50/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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