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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 565.44 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 565.44 and 262.58 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 565.44 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/565.44 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 565.44 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 148,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,473.24/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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