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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 565.91 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 565.91 and 397.85 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 565.91 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/565.91 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 565.91 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 225,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,147.29/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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