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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 566.19 and 263.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 566.19 and 263.21 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 566.19 = 263.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/566.19 = 263.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 566.19 × 263.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 149,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,024.04/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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