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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 566.10 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 566.10 and 368.63 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 566.10 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/566.10 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 566.10 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 208,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,681.44/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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