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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 565.27 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 565.27 and 275.05 is: 379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 565.27 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/565.27 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 565.27 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 155,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,477.51/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.29

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