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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 566.38 and 263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 566.38 and 263.40 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 566.38 = 263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/566.38 = 263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 566.38 × 263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 149,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,184.49/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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