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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 565.18 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 565.18 and 262.61 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 565.18 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/565.18 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 565.18 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 148,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,420.56/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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