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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.17, 567.54 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.17, 567.54 and 278.37 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.17 : 567.54 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.17/567.54 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.17x = 567.54 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.17x = 157,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,986.11/411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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