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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 566.19 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 566.19 and 263.25 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 566.19 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/566.19 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 566.19 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 149,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,049.52/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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