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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 566.92 and 286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 566.92 and 286.73 is: 395.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 566.92 = 286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/566.92 = 286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 566.92 × 286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 162,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,552.97/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.54

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