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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 563.76 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 563.76 and 354.02 is: 487.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 563.76 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/563.76 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 563.76 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 199,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,582.32/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.57

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