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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 564.43 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 564.43 and 262.03 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 564.43 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/564.43 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 564.43 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 147,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,897.59/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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