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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 567.45 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 567.45 and 271.44 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 567.45 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/567.45 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 567.45 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 154,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,028.63/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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