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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 568.18 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 568.18 and 316.82 is: 437.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 568.18 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/568.18 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 568.18 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 180,010.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,010.79/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.45

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