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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.22, 567.22 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.22, 567.22 and 276.86 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.22 : 567.22 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.22/567.22 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.22x = 567.22 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.22x = 157,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,038.58/411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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