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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 565.55 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 565.55 and 262.64 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 565.55 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/565.55 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 565.55 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 148,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,536.15/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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