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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 565.44 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 565.44 and 365.96 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 565.44 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/565.44 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 565.44 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 206,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,928.42/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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