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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 566.42 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 566.42 and 277.83 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 566.42 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/566.42 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 566.42 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 157,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,364.25/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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