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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 564.02 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 564.02 and 261.58 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 564.02 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/564.02 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 564.02 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 147,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,536.35/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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