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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 566.28 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 566.28 and 300.15 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 566.28 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/566.28 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 566.28 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 169,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,968.94/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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