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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 566.59 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 566.59 and 316.96 is: 437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 566.59 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/566.59 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 566.59 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 179,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,587.16/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.61

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