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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 566.94 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 566.94 and 355.68 is: 490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 566.94 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/566.94 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 566.94 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 201,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,649.22/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.87

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