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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 566.58 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 566.58 and 255.48 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 566.58 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/566.58 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 566.58 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 144,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,749.86/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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