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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.33, 565.08 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.33, 565.08 and 269.54 is: 372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.33 : 565.08 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.33/565.08 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.33x = 565.08 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.33x = 152,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,307.49/409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.09

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