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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 566.18 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 566.18 and 255 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 566.18 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/566.18 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 566.18 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 144,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,374.63/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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