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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 564.60 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 564.60 and 269.32 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 564.60 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/564.60 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 564.60 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 152,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,058.07/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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