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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 566.35 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 566.35 and 323.92 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 566.35 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/566.35 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 566.35 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 183,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,452.09/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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