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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.95, 565.71 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.95, 565.71 and 262.58 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.95 : 565.71 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.95/565.71 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.95x = 565.71 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.95x = 148,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,541.30/409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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