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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 565.98 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 565.98 and 317.37 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 565.98 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/565.98 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 565.98 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 179,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,625.07/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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