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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 567.73 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 567.73 and 307.02 is: 423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 567.73 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/567.73 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 567.73 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 174,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,304.46/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.40

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