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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.72, 565.53 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.72, 565.53 and 267.95 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.72 : 565.53 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.72/565.53 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.72x = 565.53 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.72x = 151,533.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,533.56/409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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