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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.44, 566.22 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.44, 566.22 and 286.36 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.44 : 566.22 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.44/566.22 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.44x = 566.22 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.44x = 162,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,142.76/410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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