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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.12, 563.88 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.12, 563.88 and 302.56 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.12 : 563.88 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.12/563.88 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.12x = 563.88 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.12x = 170,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,607.53/409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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