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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 565.23 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 565.23 and 368.85 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 565.23 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/565.23 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 565.23 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 208,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,486.51/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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