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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.30, 566.68 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.30, 566.68 and 279.08 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.30 : 566.68 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.30/566.68 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.30x = 566.68 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.30x = 158,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,149.05/410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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