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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 567.72 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 567.72 and 307.18 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 567.72 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/567.72 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 567.72 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 174,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,392.23/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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