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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.74, 567.81 and 370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.74, 567.81 and 370.73 is: 511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.74 : 567.81 = 370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.74/567.81 = 370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.74x = 567.81 × 370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.74x = 210,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,505.62/411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.26

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