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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.57, 566.34 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.57, 566.34 and 253.28 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.57 : 566.34 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.57/566.34 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.57x = 566.34 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.57x = 143,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,442.60/410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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