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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 565.12 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 565.12 and 262.16 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 565.12 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/565.12 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 565.12 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 148,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,151.86/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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