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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 568.17 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 568.17 and 300.81 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 568.17 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/568.17 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 568.17 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 170,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,911.22/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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