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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.13, 566.98 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.13, 566.98 and 263.85 is: 363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.13 : 566.98 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.13/566.98 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.13x = 566.98 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.13x = 149,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,597.67/411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.87

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