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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 565.29 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 565.29 and 353.79 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 565.29 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/565.29 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 565.29 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 199,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,993.95/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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