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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 566.14 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 566.14 and 252.95 is: 349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 566.14 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/566.14 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 566.14 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 143,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,203.72/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.07

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