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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.53, 566.53 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.53, 566.53 and 263.25 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.53 : 566.53 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.53/566.53 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.53x = 566.53 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.53x = 149,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,134.87/410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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