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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.54, 567.72 and 312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.54, 567.72 and 312.23 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.54 : 567.72 = 312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.54/567.72 = 312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.54x = 567.72 × 312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.54x = 177,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,256.38/411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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