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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 566.62 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 566.62 and 263.28 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 566.62 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/566.62 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 566.62 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 149,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,179.71/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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