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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 566.27 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 566.27 and 250.80 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 566.27 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/566.27 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 566.27 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 142,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,018.08/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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