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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 566.01 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 566.01 and 381.41 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 566.01 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/566.01 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 566.01 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 215,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,879.04/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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