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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.91, 568.53 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.91, 568.53 and 280.96 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.91 : 568.53 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.91/568.53 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.91x = 568.53 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.91x = 159,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,734.19/411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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