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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.09, 561.56 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.09, 561.56 and 336.75 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.09 : 561.56 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.09/561.56 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.09x = 561.56 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.09x = 189,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,101.54/407.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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