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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 567.98 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 567.98 and 285.56 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 567.98 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/567.98 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 567.98 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 162,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,190.94/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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