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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.30, 565.94 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.30, 565.94 and 392.21 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.30 : 565.94 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.30/565.94 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.30x = 565.94 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.30x = 221,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,962.54/410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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