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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 565.55 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 565.55 and 291.84 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 565.55 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/565.55 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 565.55 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 165,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,048.65/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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