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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.36, 590.40 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.36, 590.40 and 411 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.36 : 590.40 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.36/590.40 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.36x = 590.40 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.36x = 242,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,654.40/429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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