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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407, 562.08 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407, 562.08 and 303.32 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407 : 562.08 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407/562.08 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407x = 562.08 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407x = 170,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,490.11/407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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