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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 566.88 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 566.88 and 300.64 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 566.88 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/566.88 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 566.88 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 170,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,423.97/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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