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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 566.72 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 566.72 and 253.22 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 566.72 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/566.72 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 566.72 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 143,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,504.84/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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