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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.27, 567.57 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.27, 567.57 and 294.63 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.27 : 567.57 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.27/567.57 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.27x = 567.57 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.27x = 167,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,223.15/411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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