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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 567.68 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 567.68 and 317.76 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 567.68 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/567.68 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 567.68 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 180,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,386.00/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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