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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 592.13 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 592.13 and 409.20 is: 592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 592.13 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/592.13 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 592.13 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 242,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,297.55/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.13

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