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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.22 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.22 and 301.34 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.22 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.22 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.22 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 171,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,227.41/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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