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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 568.72 and 376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 568.72 and 376.71 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 568.72 = 376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/568.72 = 376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 568.72 × 376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 214,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,242.51/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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