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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 567 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 567 and 356.42 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 567 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/567 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 567 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 202,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,087.31/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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