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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 564.18 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 564.18 and 261.42 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 564.18 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/564.18 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 564.18 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 147,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,487.94/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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