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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 567.20 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 567.20 and 269.31 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 567.20 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/567.20 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 567.20 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 152,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,749.12/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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