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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 567.62 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 567.62 and 312.20 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 567.62 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/567.62 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 567.62 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 177,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,213.50/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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