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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 565.56 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 565.56 and 262.73 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 565.56 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/565.56 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 565.56 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 148,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,586.75/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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