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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.36, 565.92 and 277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.36, 565.92 and 277.52 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.36 : 565.92 = 277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.36/565.92 = 277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.36x = 565.92 × 277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.36x = 157,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,054.12/410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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