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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.02, 566.94 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.02, 566.94 and 263.42 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.02 : 566.94 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.02/566.94 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.02x = 566.94 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.02x = 149,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,343.33/411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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