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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.45, 567.40 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.45, 567.40 and 262.03 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.45 : 567.40 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.45/567.40 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.45x = 567.40 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.45x = 148,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,674.40/411.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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