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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.67, 564.45 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.67, 564.45 and 278.45 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.67 : 564.45 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.67/564.45 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.67x = 564.45 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.67x = 157,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,171.10/409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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