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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.17, 567.22 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.17, 567.22 and 278.44 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.17 : 567.22 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.17/567.22 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.17x = 567.22 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.17x = 157,936.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,936.74/411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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