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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 569.52 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 569.52 and 394.56 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 569.52 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/569.52 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 569.52 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 224,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,709.81/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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