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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 567.27 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 567.27 and 306.68 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 567.27 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/567.27 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 567.27 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 173,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,967.53/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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