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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 566.29 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 566.29 and 263.24 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 566.29 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/566.29 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 566.29 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 149,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,070.18/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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