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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 566.84 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 566.84 and 387.96 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 566.84 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/566.84 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 566.84 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 219,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,911.25/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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