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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.29, 566.22 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.29, 566.22 and 250.80 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.29 : 566.22 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.29/566.22 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.29x = 566.22 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.29x = 142,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,008.66/410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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