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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.09, 562.01 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.09, 562.01 and 281.24 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.09 : 562.01 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.09/562.01 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.09x = 562.01 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.09x = 158,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,055.48/407.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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