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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 567.92 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 567.92 and 313.31 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 567.92 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/567.92 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 567.92 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 177,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,930.61/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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