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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.15, 567.55 and 280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.15, 567.55 and 280.25 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.15 : 567.55 = 280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.15/567.55 = 280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.15x = 567.55 × 280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.15x = 159,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,055.89/411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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