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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 565.52 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 565.52 and 262.41 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 565.52 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/565.52 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 565.52 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 148,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,396.79/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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