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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 568.42 and 287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 568.42 and 287.72 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 568.42 = 287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/568.42 = 287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 568.42 × 287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 163,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,545.80/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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