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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 567.41 and 280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 567.41 and 280.29 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 567.41 = 280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/567.41 = 280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 567.41 × 280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 159,037.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,037.95/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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