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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 567.06 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 567.06 and 279.92 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 567.06 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/567.06 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 567.06 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 158,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,731.44/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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