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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.17, 575.69 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.17, 575.69 and 313.12 is: 431.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.17 : 575.69 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.17/575.69 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.17x = 575.69 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.17x = 180,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,260.50/418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.07

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