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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.74, 566.87 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.74, 566.87 and 263.72 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.74 : 566.87 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.74/566.87 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.74x = 566.87 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.74x = 149,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,495.05/410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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