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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 566.10 and 252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 566.10 and 252.79 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 566.10 = 252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/566.10 = 252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 566.10 × 252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 143,104.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,104.42/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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