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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 566.50 and 279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 566.50 and 279.39 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 566.50 = 279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/566.50 = 279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 566.50 × 279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 158,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,274.44/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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