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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 567.75 and 293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 567.75 and 293.55 is: 404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 567.75 = 293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/567.75 = 293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 567.75 × 293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 166,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,663.01/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.96

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