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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 564.89 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 564.89 and 261.96 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 564.89 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/564.89 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 564.89 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 147,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,978.58/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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