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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 564.12 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 564.12 and 278.04 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 564.12 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/564.12 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 564.12 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 156,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,847.92/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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