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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 567.20 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 567.20 and 263.74 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 567.20 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/567.20 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 567.20 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 149,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,593.33/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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