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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.65, 566.93 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.65, 566.93 and 375.20 is: 516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.65 : 566.93 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.65/566.93 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.65x = 566.93 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.65x = 212,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,707.43/411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.73

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