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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 564.22 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 564.22 and 253.80 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 564.22 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/564.22 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 564.22 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 143,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,199.04/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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