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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 563.30 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 563.30 and 380.30 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 563.30 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/563.30 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 563.30 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 214,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,222.99/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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