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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.15, 562.14 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.15, 562.14 and 313.73 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.15 : 562.14 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.15/562.14 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.15x = 562.14 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.15x = 176,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,360.18/407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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