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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.07, 566.09 and 262.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.07, 566.09 and 262.79 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.07 : 566.09 = 262.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.07/566.09 = 262.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.07x = 566.09 × 262.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.07x = 148,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,764.21/410.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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