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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.84, 566.82 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.84, 566.82 and 251.27 is: 346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.84 : 566.82 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.84/566.82 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.84x = 566.82 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.84x = 142,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,424.86/410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.67

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