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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 564.44 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 564.44 and 261.92 is: 361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 564.44 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/564.44 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 564.44 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 147,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,838.12/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.39

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