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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.15, 564.95 and 396.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.15, 564.95 and 396.06 is: 546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.15 : 564.95 = 396.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.15/564.95 = 396.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.15x = 564.95 × 396.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.15x = 223,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,754.10/409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.88

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