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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.95, 566.68 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.95, 566.68 and 263.32 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.95 : 566.68 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.95/566.68 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.95x = 566.68 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.95x = 149,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,218.18/410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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