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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 568.36 and 279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 568.36 and 279.62 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 568.36 = 279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/568.36 = 279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 568.36 × 279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 158,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,926.59/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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