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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.49, 567.75 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.49, 567.75 and 280.54 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.49 : 567.75 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.49/567.75 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.49x = 567.75 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.49x = 159,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,276.59/411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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