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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 563.74 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 563.74 and 335.08 is: 461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 563.74 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/563.74 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 563.74 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 188,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,899.12/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.63

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