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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 564.63 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 564.63 and 261.79 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 564.63 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/564.63 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 564.63 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 147,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,812.09/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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