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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 564.02 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 564.02 and 269.08 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 564.02 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/564.02 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 564.02 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 151,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,766.50/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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