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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.61, 565.43 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.61, 565.43 and 262.59 is: 362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.61 : 565.43 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.61/565.43 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.61x = 565.43 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.61x = 148,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,477.49/409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.49

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