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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.87, 564.39 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.87, 564.39 and 365.13 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.87 : 564.39 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.87/564.39 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.87x = 564.39 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.87x = 206,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,075.72/408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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