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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.93, 566.91 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.93, 566.91 and 261.54 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.93 : 566.91 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.93/566.91 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.93x = 566.91 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.93x = 148,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,269.64/410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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