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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.91, 567.52 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.91, 567.52 and 279.69 is: 386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 567.52 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/567.52 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 567.52 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 158,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,726.84/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.28

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