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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 567.06 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 567.06 and 293.76 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 567.06 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/567.06 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 567.06 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 166,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,579.55/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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