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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.90, 566.94 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.90, 566.94 and 253.48 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.90 : 566.94 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.90/566.94 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.90x = 566.94 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.90x = 143,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,707.95/410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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