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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 565.53 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 565.53 and 278.25 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 565.53 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/565.53 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 565.53 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 157,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,358.72/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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