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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 564.18 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 564.18 and 253.76 is: 350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 564.18 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/564.18 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 564.18 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 143,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,166.32/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.02

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