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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 567.49 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 567.49 and 271.54 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 567.49 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/567.49 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 567.49 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 154,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,096.23/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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