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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 565.42 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 565.42 and 336.04 is: 463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 565.42 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/565.42 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 565.42 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 190,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,003.74/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.94

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