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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 565.74 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 565.74 and 262.83 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 565.74 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/565.74 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 565.74 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 148,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,693.44/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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