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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 566.27 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 566.27 and 371.79 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 566.27 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/566.27 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 566.27 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 210,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,533.52/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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