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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 567.13 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 567.13 and 312.99 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 567.13 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/567.13 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 567.13 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 177,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,506.02/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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