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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.55, 567.56 and 306.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.55, 567.56 and 306.90 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.55 : 567.56 = 306.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.55/567.56 = 306.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.55x = 567.56 × 306.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.55x = 174,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,184.16/411.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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