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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 567.64 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 567.64 and 280.68 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 567.64 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/567.64 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 567.64 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 159,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,325.20/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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