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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 566.09 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 566.09 and 305.56 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 566.09 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/566.09 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 566.09 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 172,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,974.46/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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