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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 561.94 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 561.94 and 363.39 is: 501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 561.94 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/561.94 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 561.94 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 204,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,200.36/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.57

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