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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 566.40 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 566.40 and 279.20 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 566.40 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/566.40 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 566.40 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 158,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,138.88/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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