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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 564.72 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 564.72 and 269.43 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 564.72 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/564.72 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 564.72 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 152,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150.90/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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