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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 616.16 and 376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 616.16 and 376.46 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 616.16 = 376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/616.16 = 376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 616.16 × 376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 231,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,957.45/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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