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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 566.97 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 566.97 and 312.63 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 566.97 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/566.97 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 566.97 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 177,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,251.83/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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