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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 565.88 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 565.88 and 311.76 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 565.88 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/565.88 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 565.88 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 176,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,418.75/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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