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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 566.46 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 566.46 and 263.32 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 566.46 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/566.46 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 566.46 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 149,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,158.83/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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