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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 564.89 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 564.89 and 278.55 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 564.89 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/564.89 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 564.89 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 157,348.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,348.72/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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