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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.63, 566.80 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.63, 566.80 and 402.52 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.63 : 566.80 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.63/566.80 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.63x = 566.80 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.63x = 228,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,146.98/411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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