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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 564.83 and 262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 564.83 and 262.12 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 564.83 = 262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/564.83 = 262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 564.83 × 262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 148,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,053.24/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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