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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 564.48 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 564.48 and 262.08 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 564.48 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/564.48 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 564.48 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 147,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,938.92/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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