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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 564.71 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 564.71 and 269.58 is: 371.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 564.71 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/564.71 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 564.71 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 152,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,233.17/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.78

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