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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 567.36 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 567.36 and 301.28 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 567.36 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/567.36 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 567.36 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 170,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,934.22/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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