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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.03, 566.05 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.03, 566.05 and 279.72 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.03 : 566.05 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.03/566.05 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.03x = 566.05 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.03x = 158,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,335.52/410.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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