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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 567.64 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 567.64 and 280.55 is: 387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 567.64 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/567.64 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 567.64 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 159,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,251.40/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.09

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