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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 565.14 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 565.14 and 269.83 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 565.14 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/565.14 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 565.14 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 152,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,493.44/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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