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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 566.16 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 566.16 and 279.38 is: 385.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 566.16 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/566.16 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 566.16 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 158,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,173.78/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.39

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