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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 563.22 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 563.22 and 361.11 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 563.22 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/563.22 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 563.22 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 203,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,382.46/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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