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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 563.58 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 563.58 and 338.52 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 563.58 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/563.58 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 563.58 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 190,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,783.10/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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