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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 565.08 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 565.08 and 262.06 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 565.08 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/565.08 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 565.08 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 148,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,081.38/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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