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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.64 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.64 and 365.04 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.64 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.64 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.64 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 205,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,751.15/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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