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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.01, 565.65 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.01, 565.65 and 262.59 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.01 : 565.65 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.01/565.65 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.01x = 565.65 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.01x = 148,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,534.03/410.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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