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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 564.74 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 564.74 and 278.16 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 564.74 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/564.74 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 564.74 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 157,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,088.08/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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