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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 564.04 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 564.04 and 278.12 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 564.04 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/564.04 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 564.04 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 156,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,870.80/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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