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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 567.72 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 567.72 and 271.68 is: 374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 567.72 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/567.72 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 567.72 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 154,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,238.17/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.95

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