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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 566.38 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 566.38 and 255.26 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 566.38 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/566.38 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 566.38 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 144,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,574.16/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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