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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.09, 565.74 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.09, 565.74 and 252.68 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.09 : 565.74 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.09/565.74 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.09x = 565.74 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.09x = 142,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,948.35/410.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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