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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 566.28 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 566.28 and 260.82 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 566.28 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/566.28 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 566.28 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 147,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,696.39/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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