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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.10, 561.84 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.10, 561.84 and 393.60 is: 543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.10 : 561.84 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.10/561.84 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.10x = 561.84 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.10x = 221,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,140.22/407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.21

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