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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 566.77 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 566.77 and 253.60 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 566.77 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/566.77 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 566.77 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 143,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,732.87/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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