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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.37, 565.17 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.37, 565.17 and 284.97 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.37 : 565.17 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.37/565.17 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.37x = 565.17 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.37x = 161,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,056.49/409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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