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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 564.81 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 564.81 and 262.01 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 564.81 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/564.81 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 564.81 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 147,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,983.04/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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