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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 565.82 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 565.82 and 252.66 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 565.82 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/565.82 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 565.82 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 142,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,960.08/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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