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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 565.32 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 565.32 and 305.26 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 565.32 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/565.32 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 565.32 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 172,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,569.58/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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