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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 566.19 and 279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 566.19 and 279.28 is: 385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 566.19 = 279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/566.19 = 279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 566.19 × 279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 158,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,124.15/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.49

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