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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.42, 561.11 and 313.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.42, 561.11 and 313.00 is: 432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.42 : 561.11 = 313.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.42/561.11 = 313.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.42x = 561.11 × 313.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.42x = 175,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,624.46/406.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.13

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