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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.07, 565.65 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.07, 565.65 and 252.78 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.07 : 565.65 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.07/565.65 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.07x = 565.65 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.07x = 142,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,985.01/410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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