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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.46, 567.99 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.46, 567.99 and 271.64 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.46 : 567.99 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.46/567.99 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.46x = 567.99 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.46x = 154,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,290.22/411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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