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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.17, 565.83 and 262.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.17, 565.83 and 262.75 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.17 : 565.83 = 262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.17/565.83 = 262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.17x = 565.83 × 262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.17x = 148,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,671.83/410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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