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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 566.88 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 566.88 and 253.38 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 566.88 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/566.88 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 566.88 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 143,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,636.05/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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