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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 563.38 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 563.38 and 360.27 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 563.38 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/563.38 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 563.38 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 202,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,968.91/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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