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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 568.56 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 568.56 and 313.52 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 568.56 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/568.56 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 568.56 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 178,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,254.93/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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