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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 567.10 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 567.10 and 285.35 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 567.10 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/567.10 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 567.10 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 161,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,824.69/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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