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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.31, 567.62 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.31, 567.62 and 263.98 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.31 : 567.62 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.31/567.62 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.31x = 567.62 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.31x = 149,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,840.33/411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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