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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 566.56 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 566.56 and 382.69 is: 527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 566.56 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/566.56 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 566.56 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 216,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,818.03/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.05

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