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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.29 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.29 and 272.19 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.29 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.29 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.29 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 154,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,682.86/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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