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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 564.30 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 564.30 and 261.54 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 564.30 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/564.30 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 564.30 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 147,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,587.02/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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