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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.58, 569.18 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.58, 569.18 and 263.16 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.58 : 569.18 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.58/569.18 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.58x = 569.18 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.58x = 149,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,785.41/412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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