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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 564.86 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 564.86 and 367.68 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 564.86 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/564.86 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 564.86 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 207,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,687.72/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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