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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.07, 565.76 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.07, 565.76 and 252.54 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.07 : 565.76 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.07/565.76 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.07x = 565.76 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.07x = 142,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,872.94/410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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