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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.06, 565.68 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.06, 565.68 and 262.54 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.06 : 565.68 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.06/565.68 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.06x = 565.68 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.06x = 148,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,513.63/410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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