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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 566.09 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 566.09 and 263.08 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 566.09 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/566.09 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 566.09 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 148,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,926.96/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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