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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 565.83 and 252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 565.83 and 252.67 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 565.83 = 252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/565.83 = 252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 565.83 × 252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 142,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,968.27/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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