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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 562.68 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 562.68 and 391.76 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 562.68 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/562.68 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 562.68 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 220,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,435.52/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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