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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 565.06 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 565.06 and 262.30 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 565.06 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/565.06 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 565.06 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 148,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,214.72/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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