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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 564.36 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 564.36 and 269.44 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 564.36 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/564.36 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 564.36 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 152,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,061.16/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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