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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.07, 564.37 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.07, 564.37 and 269.26 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.07 : 564.37 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.07/564.37 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.07x = 564.37 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.07x = 151,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,960.18/409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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