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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 566.08 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 566.08 and 262.96 is: 362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 566.08 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/566.08 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 566.08 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 148,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,856.40/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.92

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