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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 565.20 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 565.20 and 306.72 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 565.20 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/565.20 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 565.20 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 173,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,358.14/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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