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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.20, 567.56 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.20, 567.56 and 271.25 is: 374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.20 : 567.56 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.20/567.56 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.20x = 567.56 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.20x = 153,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,949.09/411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.39

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