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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 566.52 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 566.52 and 263.04 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 566.52 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/566.52 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 566.52 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 149,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,017.42/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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