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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 566.98 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 566.98 and 364.04 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 566.98 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/566.98 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 566.98 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 206,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,403.40/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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