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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 568.36 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 568.36 and 273.26 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 568.36 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/568.36 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 568.36 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 155,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,310.05/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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