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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.23, 565.77 and 331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.23, 565.77 and 331.51 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.23 : 565.77 = 331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.23/565.77 = 331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.23x = 565.77 × 331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.23x = 187,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,558.41/410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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