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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 561.53 and 296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 561.53 and 296.26 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 561.53 = 296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/561.53 = 296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 561.53 × 296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 166,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,358.21/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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