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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.08, 566.80 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.08, 566.80 and 263.48 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.08 : 566.80 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.08/566.80 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.08x = 566.80 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.08x = 149,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,340.46/411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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