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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 566.76 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 566.76 and 263.38 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 566.76 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/566.76 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 566.76 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 149,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,273.25/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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