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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 565.29 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 565.29 and 269.77 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 565.29 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/565.29 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 565.29 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 152,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,498.28/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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