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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 567.10 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 567.10 and 287.08 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 567.10 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/567.10 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 567.10 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 162,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,800.23/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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