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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 565.89 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 565.89 and 263.06 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 565.89 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/565.89 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 565.89 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 148,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,863.02/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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