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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.11, 567.20 and 279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.11, 567.20 and 279.89 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.11 : 567.20 = 279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.11/567.20 = 279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.11x = 567.20 × 279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.11x = 158,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,749.37/411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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