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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 567.64 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 567.64 and 280.32 is: 386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 567.64 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/567.64 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 567.64 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 159,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,120.84/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.65

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