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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 566.37 and 390.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 566.37 and 390.81 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 566.37 = 390.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/566.37 = 390.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 566.37 × 390.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 221,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,343.06/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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