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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.70 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.70 and 255.48 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.70 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.70 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.70 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 144,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,780.52/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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