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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 566.96 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 566.96 and 253.54 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 566.96 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/566.96 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 566.96 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 143,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,747.19/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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