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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.36, 615.95 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.36, 615.95 and 294.93 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.36 : 615.95 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.36/615.95 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.36x = 615.95 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.36x = 181,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,660.66/410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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