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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 566.11 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 566.11 and 263.08 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 566.11 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/566.11 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 566.11 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 148,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,932.22/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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