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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.35, 567.25 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.35, 567.25 and 271.32 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.35 : 567.25 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.35/567.25 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.35x = 567.25 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.35x = 153,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,909.78/411.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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