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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.96, 569.65 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.96, 569.65 and 263.31 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.96 : 569.65 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.96/569.65 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.96x = 569.65 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.96x = 149,994.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,994.54/412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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