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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 568.11 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 568.11 and 400.44 is: 552.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 568.11 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/568.11 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 568.11 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 227,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,497.60/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.74

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