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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.38, 567.93 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.38, 567.93 and 313.37 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.38 : 567.93 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.38/567.93 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.38x = 567.93 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.38x = 177,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,972.22/411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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