Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 566.02 and 397.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 410.56, 566.02 and 397.82 is: 548.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410.56 : 566.02 = 397.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410.56/566.02 = 397.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410.56x = 566.02 × 397.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410.56x = 225,174.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,174.08/410.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548.46
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