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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.93, 565.64 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.93, 565.64 and 262.54 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.93 : 565.64 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.93/565.64 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.93x = 565.64 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.93x = 148,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,501.81/409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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