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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.23, 565.02 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.23, 565.02 and 315.81 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.23 : 565.02 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.23/565.02 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.23x = 565.02 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.23x = 178,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,438.97/409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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