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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 566.41 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 566.41 and 262.98 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 566.41 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/566.41 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 566.41 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 148,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,954.50/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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