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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.04, 561.51 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.04, 561.51 and 290.67 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.04 : 561.51 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.04/561.51 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.04x = 561.51 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.04x = 163,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,214.11/407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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