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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 566.37 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 566.37 and 340.74 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 566.37 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/566.37 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 566.37 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 192,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,984.91/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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