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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.65, 566.44 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.65, 566.44 and 383.31 is: 528.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.65 : 566.44 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.65/566.44 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.65x = 566.44 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.65x = 217,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,122.12/410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.73

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