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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.40 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.40 and 369.12 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.40 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.40 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.40 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 209,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,069.57/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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