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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 567.88 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 567.88 and 313.27 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 567.88 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/567.88 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 567.88 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 177,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,897.56/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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