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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 568.44 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 568.44 and 272.14 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 568.44 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/568.44 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 568.44 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 154,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,695.26/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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