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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 566.69 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 566.69 and 392.90 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 566.69 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/566.69 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 566.69 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 222,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,647.70/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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