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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 565.08 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 565.08 and 269.49 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 565.08 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/565.08 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 565.08 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 152,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,283.41/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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