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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.23, 566.11 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.23, 566.11 and 262.83 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.23 : 566.11 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.23/566.11 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.23x = 566.11 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.23x = 148,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,790.69/410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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