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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 565.23 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 565.23 and 285.20 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 565.23 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/565.23 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 565.23 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 161,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,200.77/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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