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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.02, 565.92 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.02, 565.92 and 279.34 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.02 : 565.92 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.02/565.92 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.02x = 565.92 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.02x = 158,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,084.09/410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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