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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.49, 566.71 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.49, 566.71 and 380.71 is: 524.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.49 : 566.71 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.49/566.71 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.49x = 566.71 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.49x = 215,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,747.43/411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.31

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