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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.01, 566.96 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.01, 566.96 and 263.48 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.01 : 566.96 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.01/566.96 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.01x = 566.96 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.01x = 149,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,378.47/411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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