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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 566.30 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 566.30 and 316.76 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 566.30 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/566.30 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 566.30 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 179,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,379.15/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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