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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 563.76 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 563.76 and 364.32 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 563.76 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/563.76 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 563.76 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 205,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,389.04/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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