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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.08, 565.47 and 305.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.08, 565.47 and 305.00 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.08 : 565.47 = 305.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.08/565.47 = 305.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.08x = 565.47 × 305.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.08x = 172,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,465.52/410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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