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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 568.04 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 568.04 and 356.04 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 568.04 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/568.04 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 568.04 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 202,244.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,244.96/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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