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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 566.36 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 566.36 and 305.38 is: 421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 566.36 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/566.36 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 566.36 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 172,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,955.02/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.66

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