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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 564.26 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 564.26 and 369.24 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 564.26 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/564.26 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 564.26 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 208,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,347.36/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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