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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.45, 566.19 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.45, 566.19 and 262.91 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.45 : 566.19 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.45/566.19 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.45x = 566.19 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.45x = 148,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,858.43/410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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