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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 565.92 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 565.92 and 369.42 is: 508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 565.92 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/565.92 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 565.92 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 209,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,062.17/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.82

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