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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 566.40 and 384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 566.40 and 384.01 is: 530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 566.40 = 384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/566.40 = 384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 566.40 × 384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 217,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,503.26/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.31

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