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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.13, 566.10 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.13, 566.10 and 279.36 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.13 : 566.10 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.13/566.10 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.13x = 566.10 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.13x = 158,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,145.70/410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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