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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 565.30 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 565.30 and 269.92 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 565.30 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/565.30 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 565.30 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 152,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,585.78/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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