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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 615.53 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 615.53 and 294.75 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 615.53 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/615.53 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 615.53 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 181,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,425.99/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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