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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 567.81 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 567.81 and 372.24 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 567.81 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/567.81 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 567.81 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 211,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,361.59/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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