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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.17, 565.89 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.17, 565.89 and 262.89 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.17 : 565.89 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.17/565.89 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.17x = 565.89 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.17x = 148,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,766.82/410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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