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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.80, 568.36 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.80, 568.36 and 271.94 is: 375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.80 : 568.36 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.80/568.36 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.80x = 568.36 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.80x = 154,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,559.82/411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.33

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