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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.73, 566.86 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.73, 566.86 and 300.15 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.73 : 566.86 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.73/566.86 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.73x = 566.86 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.73x = 170,141.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,141.53/410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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