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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 566.94 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 566.94 and 356.04 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 566.94 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/566.94 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 566.94 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 201,853.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,853.32/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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