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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 566.06 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 566.06 and 352.23 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 566.06 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/566.06 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 566.06 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 199,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,381.55/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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