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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 566.01 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 566.01 and 262.70 is: 362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 566.01 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/566.01 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 566.01 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 148,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,688.00/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.55

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