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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 565.36 and 279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 565.36 and 279.10 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 565.36 = 279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/565.36 = 279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 565.36 × 279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 157,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,791.98/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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