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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 565.99 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 565.99 and 299.70 is: 413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 565.99 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/565.99 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 565.99 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 169,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,626.45/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.52

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