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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 564.90 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 564.90 and 285.04 is: 393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 564.90 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/564.90 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 564.90 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 161,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,019.10/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.34

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