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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 566.51 and 312.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 566.51 and 312.57 is: 431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 566.51 = 312.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/566.51 = 312.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 566.51 × 312.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 177,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,072.47/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.04

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