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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 567.49 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 567.49 and 263.98 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 567.49 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/567.49 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 567.49 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 149,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,806.01/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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