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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 564.36 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 564.36 and 292.88 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 564.36 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/564.36 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 564.36 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 165,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,289.76/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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