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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 567.96 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 567.96 and 271.92 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 567.96 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/567.96 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 567.96 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 154,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,439.68/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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