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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.99, 566.91 and 263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.99, 566.91 and 263.57 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.99 : 566.91 = 263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.99/566.91 = 263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.99x = 566.91 × 263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.99x = 149,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,417.63/410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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