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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 566.28 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 566.28 and 391.88 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 566.28 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/566.28 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 566.28 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 221,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,913.81/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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