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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 570.11 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 570.11 and 263.63 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 570.11 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/570.11 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 570.11 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 150,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,298.05/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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