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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.36, 565.56 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.36, 565.56 and 376.56 is: 520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.36 : 565.56 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.36/565.56 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.36x = 565.56 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.36x = 212,964.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,964.92/409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.24

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