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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 565.24 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 565.24 and 382.44 is: 527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 565.24 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/565.24 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 565.24 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 216,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,167.31/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.53

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