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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 560.10 and 312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 560.10 and 312.17 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 560.10 = 312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/560.10 = 312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 560.10 × 312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 174,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,846.42/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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