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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 565.50 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 565.50 and 262.67 is: 362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 565.50 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/565.50 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 565.50 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 148,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,537.06/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.49

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