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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 568.43 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 568.43 and 312.96 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 568.43 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/568.43 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 568.43 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 177,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,895.85/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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