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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 566.90 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 566.90 and 253.53 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 566.90 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/566.90 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 566.90 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 143,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,725.84/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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