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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 567.42 and 317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 567.42 and 317.56 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 567.42 = 317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/567.42 = 317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 567.42 × 317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 180,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,189.90/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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