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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 568.44 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 568.44 and 392.31 is: 541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 568.44 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/568.44 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 568.44 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 223,004.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,004.70/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.48

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