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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 565.77 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 565.77 and 336.42 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 565.77 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/565.77 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 565.77 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 190,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,336.34/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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