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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 566.06 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 566.06 and 252.94 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 566.06 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/566.06 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 566.06 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 143,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,179.22/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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