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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 565.72 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 565.72 and 262.44 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 565.72 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/565.72 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 565.72 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 148,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,466.90/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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