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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 565.21 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 565.21 and 269.71 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 565.21 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/565.21 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 565.21 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 152,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,440.70/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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