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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.70, 568.35 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.70, 568.35 and 271.91 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.70 : 568.35 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.70/568.35 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.70x = 568.35 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.70x = 154,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,540.05/411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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