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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 566.59 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 566.59 and 263.17 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 566.59 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/566.59 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 566.59 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 149,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,109.49/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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