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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 565.52 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 565.52 and 312.26 is: 429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 565.52 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/565.52 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 565.52 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 176,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,589.28/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.85

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