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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.93, 568.62 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.93, 568.62 and 280.71 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.93 : 568.62 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.93/568.62 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.93x = 568.62 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.93x = 159,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,617.32/411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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