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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 568.61 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 568.61 and 337.77 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 568.61 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/568.61 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 568.61 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 192,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,057.71/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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