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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 570.12 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 570.12 and 263.79 is: 363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 570.12 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/570.12 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 570.12 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 150,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,391.95/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.74

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