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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.49, 566.63 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.49, 566.63 and 263.20 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.49 : 566.63 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.49/566.63 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.49x = 566.63 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.49x = 149,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,137.02/410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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