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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 568.14 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 568.14 and 323.90 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 568.14 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/568.14 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 568.14 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 184,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,020.55/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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