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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 564.66 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 564.66 and 261.87 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 564.66 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/564.66 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 564.66 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 147,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,867.51/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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