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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 564.96 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 564.96 and 361.32 is: 496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 564.96 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/564.96 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 564.96 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 204,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,131.35/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.67

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