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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 566.56 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 566.56 and 300.10 is: 414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 566.56 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/566.56 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 566.56 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 170,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,024.66/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.31

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