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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.05, 564.23 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.05, 564.23 and 269.19 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.05 : 564.23 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.05/564.23 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.05x = 564.23 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.05x = 151,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,885.75/409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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