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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.08, 566.08 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.08, 566.08 and 262.80 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.08 : 566.08 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.08/566.08 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.08x = 566.08 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.08x = 148,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,765.82/410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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