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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.56, 564.48 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.56, 564.48 and 365.88 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.56 : 564.48 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.56/564.48 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.56x = 564.48 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.56x = 206,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,531.94/409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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