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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.19, 563.58 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.19, 563.58 and 353.93 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.19 : 563.58 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.19/563.58 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.19x = 563.58 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.19x = 199,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,465.05/409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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