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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 567.20 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 567.20 and 279.48 is: 386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 567.20 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/567.20 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 567.20 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 158,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,521.06/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.00

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