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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 566.54 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 566.54 and 253.24 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 566.54 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/566.54 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 566.54 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 143,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,470.59/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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