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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.43, 1,067.11 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.43, 1,067.11 and 272.90 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.43 : 1,067.11 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.43/1,067.11 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.43x = 1,067.11 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.43x = 291,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,209.50/711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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