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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 565.34 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 565.34 and 262.58 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 565.34 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/565.34 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 565.34 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 148,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,442.84/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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