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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 575.68 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 575.68 and 313.60 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 575.68 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/575.68 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 575.68 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 180,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,533.25/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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