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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 567.41 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 567.41 and 287.01 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 567.41 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/567.41 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 567.41 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 162,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,850.91/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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