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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.54, 567 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.54, 567 and 279.32 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.54 : 567 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.54/567 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.54x = 567 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.54x = 158,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,374.44/410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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