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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407, 562.88 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407, 562.88 and 383.92 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407 : 562.88 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407/562.88 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407x = 562.88 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407x = 216,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,100.89/407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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