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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.81, 566.73 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.81, 566.73 and 263.39 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.81 : 566.73 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.81/566.73 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.81x = 566.73 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.81x = 149,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,268.18/410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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