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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.91, 567.29 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.91, 567.29 and 285.06 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.91 : 567.29 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.91/567.29 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.91x = 567.29 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.91x = 161,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,710.26/410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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