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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 560.94 and 387.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 560.94 and 387.96 is: 534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 560.94 = 387.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/560.94 = 387.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 560.94 × 387.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 217,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,622.28/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.49

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