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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 565.22 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 565.22 and 293.51 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 565.22 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/565.22 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 565.22 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 165,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,893.43/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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