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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 566.32 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 566.32 and 255.04 is: 352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 566.32 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/566.32 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 566.32 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 144,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,434.25/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.00

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