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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 566.46 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 566.46 and 337.50 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 566.46 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/566.46 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 566.46 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 191,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,180.25/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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