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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 564.48 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 564.48 and 366.24 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 564.48 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/564.48 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 564.48 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 206,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,735.16/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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