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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.50 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.50 and 283.56 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.50 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.50 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.50 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 174,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,814.74/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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