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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 565.22 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 565.22 and 345.96 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 565.22 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/565.22 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 565.22 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 195,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,543.51/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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