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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 567.07 and 312.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 567.07 and 312.71 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 567.07 = 312.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/567.07 = 312.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 567.07 × 312.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 177,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,324.84/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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