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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 566.46 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 566.46 and 266.95 is: 368.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 566.46 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/566.46 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 566.46 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 151,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,215.08/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.17

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