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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.53, 564.69 and 374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.53, 564.69 and 374.54 is: 513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.53 : 564.69 = 374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.53/564.69 = 374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.53x = 564.69 × 374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.53x = 211,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,497.57/411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.94

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