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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.74, 565.18 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.74, 565.18 and 262.32 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.74 : 565.18 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.74/565.18 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.74x = 565.18 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.74x = 148,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,258.02/409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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