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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 566.21 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 566.21 and 316.68 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 566.21 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/566.21 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 566.21 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 179,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,307.38/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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