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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.25, 564.20 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.25, 564.20 and 278.03 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.25 : 564.20 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.25/564.20 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.25x = 564.20 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.25x = 156,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,865.59/409.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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