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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.49, 564.84 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.49, 564.84 and 262.07 is: 361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.49 : 564.84 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.49/564.84 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.49x = 564.84 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.49x = 148,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,024.79/409.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.49

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