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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 565.72 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 565.72 and 317.17 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 565.72 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/565.72 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 565.72 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 179,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,429.06/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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