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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 566.16 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 566.16 and 252.91 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 566.16 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/566.16 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 566.16 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 143,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,187.53/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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