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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 565.07 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 565.07 and 269.28 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 565.07 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/565.07 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 565.07 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 152,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,160.70/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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