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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 565.54 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 565.54 and 355.04 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 565.54 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/565.54 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 565.54 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 200,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,789.32/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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