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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.46, 567.65 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.46, 567.65 and 271.65 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.46 : 567.65 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.46/567.65 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.46x = 567.65 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.46x = 154,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,197.93/411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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