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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 567.82 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 567.82 and 271.64 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 567.82 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/567.82 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 567.82 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 154,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,242.62/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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