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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 566.22 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 566.22 and 252.95 is: 349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 566.22 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/566.22 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 566.22 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 143,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,225.35/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.09

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