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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 568.01 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 568.01 and 317.96 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 568.01 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/568.01 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 568.01 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 180,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,600.03/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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