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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 565.12 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 565.12 and 291.59 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 565.12 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/565.12 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 565.12 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 164,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783.34/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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