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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 568.32 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 568.32 and 295.68 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 568.32 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/568.32 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 568.32 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 168,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,040.86/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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