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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 555.48 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 555.48 and 410.40 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 555.48 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/555.48 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 555.48 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 227,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,968.99/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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