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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 566.19 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 566.19 and 261.09 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 566.19 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/566.19 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 566.19 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 147,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,826.55/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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