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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.71, 565.53 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.71, 565.53 and 262.74 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.71 : 565.53 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.71/565.53 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.71x = 565.53 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.71x = 148,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,587.35/409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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