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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.30, 565.99 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.30, 565.99 and 255.02 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.30 : 565.99 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.30/565.99 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.30x = 565.99 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.30x = 144,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,338.77/410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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