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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.08, 566.12 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.08, 566.12 and 252.72 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.08 : 566.12 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.08/566.12 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.08x = 566.12 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.08x = 143,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,069.85/410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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