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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 565.08 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 565.08 and 293.94 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 565.08 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/565.08 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 565.08 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 166,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,099.62/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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