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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 566.48 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 566.48 and 253.07 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 566.48 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/566.48 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 566.48 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 143,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,359.02/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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