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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 564.92 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 564.92 and 354.78 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 564.92 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/564.92 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 564.92 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 200,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,422.32/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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