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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 568.17 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 568.17 and 271.53 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 568.17 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/568.17 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 568.17 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 154,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,275.20/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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