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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.13, 565.02 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.13, 565.02 and 383.01 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.13 : 565.02 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.13/565.02 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.13x = 565.02 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.13x = 216,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,408.31/409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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