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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 568.29 and 287.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 568.29 and 287.81 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 568.29 = 287.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/568.29 = 287.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 568.29 × 287.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 163,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,559.54/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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