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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 568.08 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 568.08 and 280.76 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 568.08 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/568.08 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 568.08 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 159,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,494.14/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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