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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 567.05 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 567.05 and 311.96 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 567.05 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/567.05 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 567.05 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 176,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,894.86/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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