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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 569.10 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 569.10 and 392.21 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 569.10 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/569.10 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 569.10 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 223,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,203.87/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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