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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.42, 565.27 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.42, 565.27 and 262.40 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.42 : 565.27 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.42/565.27 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.42x = 565.27 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.42x = 148,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,326.85/409.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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