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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.13, 566.25 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.13, 566.25 and 316.71 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.13 : 566.25 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.13/566.25 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.13x = 566.25 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.13x = 179,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,335.85/410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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