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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.99, 568.08 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.99, 568.08 and 313.98 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.99 : 568.08 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.99/568.08 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.99x = 568.08 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.99x = 178,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,365.76/411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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