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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 566.87 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 566.87 and 253.49 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 566.87 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/566.87 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 566.87 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 143,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,691.77/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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