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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 567.90 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 567.90 and 271.84 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 567.90 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/567.90 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 567.90 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 154,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,377.94/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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