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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 566.76 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 566.76 and 300.86 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 566.76 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/566.76 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 566.76 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 170,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,515.41/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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