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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 567.62 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 567.62 and 271.37 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 567.62 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/567.62 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 567.62 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 154,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033.68/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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