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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 567.09 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 567.09 and 294.66 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 567.09 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/567.09 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 567.09 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 167,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,098.74/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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