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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.04, 561.60 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.04, 561.60 and 282.72 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.04 : 561.60 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.04/561.60 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.04x = 561.60 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.04x = 158,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,775.55/407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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