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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.55, 566.26 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.55, 566.26 and 260.97 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.55 : 566.26 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.55/566.26 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.55x = 566.26 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.55x = 147,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,776.87/410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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