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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.23, 566.22 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.23, 566.22 and 252.99 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.23 : 566.22 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.23/566.22 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.23x = 566.22 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.23x = 143,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,245.49/410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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