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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 565.92 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 565.92 and 336.72 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 565.92 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/565.92 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 565.92 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 190,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,556.58/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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