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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.05, 566.74 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.05, 566.74 and 352.73 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.05 : 566.74 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.05/566.74 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.05x = 566.74 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.05x = 199,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,906.20/411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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