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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 566.75 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 566.75 and 300.26 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 566.75 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/566.75 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 566.75 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 170,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,168.02/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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