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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 566.38 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 566.38 and 263.14 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 566.38 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/566.38 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 566.38 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 149,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,037.23/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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