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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 565.14 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 565.14 and 271.74 is: 375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 565.14 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/565.14 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 565.14 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 153,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,571.14/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.02

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