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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 565.22 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 565.22 and 262.17 is: 361.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 565.22 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/565.22 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 565.22 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 148,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,182.42/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.62

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