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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 564.96 and 305.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 564.96 and 305.68 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 564.96 = 305.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/564.96 = 305.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 564.96 × 305.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 172,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,696.97/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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