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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.29, 566.18 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.29, 566.18 and 252.98 is: 349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.29 : 566.18 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.29/566.18 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.29x = 566.18 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.29x = 143,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235.33/410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.11

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