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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.11, 564.85 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.11, 564.85 and 261.95 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.11 : 564.85 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.11/564.85 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.11x = 564.85 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.11x = 147,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,958.98/409.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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