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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 565.08 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 565.08 and 285.24 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 565.08 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/565.08 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 565.08 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 161,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,183.42/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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