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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.45, 566.49 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.45, 566.49 and 279.50 is: 385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.45 : 566.49 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.45/566.49 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.45x = 566.49 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.45x = 158,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,333.96/410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.76

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