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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.42, 566.85 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.42, 566.85 and 280.20 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.42 : 566.85 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.42/566.85 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.42x = 566.85 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.42x = 158,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,831.37/411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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