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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 565.77 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 565.77 and 262.72 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 565.77 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/565.77 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 565.77 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 148,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,639.09/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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