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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.68, 565.76 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.68, 565.76 and 262.36 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.68 : 565.76 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.68/565.76 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.68x = 565.76 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.68x = 148,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,432.79/409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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