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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 564.96 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 564.96 and 262.22 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 564.96 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/564.96 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 564.96 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 148,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,140.99/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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