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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.06, 565.58 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.06, 565.58 and 321.57 is: 443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 565.58 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/565.58 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 565.58 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 181,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,874.36/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.53

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