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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.14, 561.26 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.14, 561.26 and 290.50 is: 400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.14 : 561.26 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.14/561.26 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.14x = 561.26 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.14x = 163,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,046.03/407.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.47

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