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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 568.31 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 568.31 and 293.91 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 568.31 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/568.31 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 568.31 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 167,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,032.73/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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