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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 564.30 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 564.30 and 278.43 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 564.30 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/564.30 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 564.30 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 157,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,118.05/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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