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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.11, 567.14 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.11, 567.14 and 271.05 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.11 : 567.14 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.11/567.14 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.11x = 567.14 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.11x = 153,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,721.94/411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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