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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 566.09 and 260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 566.09 and 260.65 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 566.09 = 260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/566.09 = 260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 566.09 × 260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 147,551.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,551.74/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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