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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.91, 564.82 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.91, 564.82 and 278.69 is: 384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.91 : 564.82 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.91/564.82 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.91x = 564.82 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.91x = 157,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,408.28/409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.01

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