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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 566.99 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 566.99 and 263.50 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 566.99 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/566.99 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 566.99 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 149,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,400.67/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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