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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 568.30 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 568.30 and 301.33 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 568.30 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/568.30 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 568.30 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 171,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,245.84/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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