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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 561.16 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 561.16 and 347.56 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 561.16 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/561.16 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 561.16 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 195,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,036.77/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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