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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 566.76 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 566.76 and 286.83 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 566.76 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/566.76 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 566.76 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 162,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,562.34/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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