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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.42, 564.19 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.42, 564.19 and 362.26 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.42 : 564.19 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.42/564.19 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.42x = 564.19 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.42x = 204,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,383.47/409.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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