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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.70, 565.79 and 350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.70, 565.79 and 350.35 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.70 : 565.79 = 350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.70/565.79 = 350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.70x = 565.79 × 350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.70x = 198,223.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,223.99/409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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