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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 568.59 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 568.59 and 287.56 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 568.59 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/568.59 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 568.59 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 163,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,503.74/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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