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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 565.46 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 565.46 and 277.17 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 565.46 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/565.46 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 565.46 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 156,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,726.08/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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