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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 564.69 and 278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 564.69 and 278.36 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 564.69 = 278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/564.69 = 278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 564.69 × 278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 157,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,184.28/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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