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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 564.83 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 564.83 and 262.02 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 564.83 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/564.83 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 564.83 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 147,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,995.45/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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