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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.85, 566.82 and 263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.85, 566.82 and 263.57 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.85 : 566.82 = 263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.85/566.82 = 263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.85x = 566.82 × 263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.85x = 149,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,393.91/410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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