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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 568.50 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 568.50 and 272.28 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 568.50 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/568.50 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 568.50 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 154,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,791.18/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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