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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 565.90 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 565.90 and 294 is: 405.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 565.90 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/565.90 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 565.90 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 166,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,374.60/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.16

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