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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 566.78 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 566.78 and 271.08 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 566.78 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/566.78 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 566.78 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 153,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,642.72/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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