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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 565.88 and 263.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 565.88 and 263.00 is: 362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 565.88 = 263.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/565.88 = 263.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 565.88 × 263.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 148,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,826.54/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.44

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