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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 561.06 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 561.06 and 290.52 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 561.06 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/561.06 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 561.06 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 162,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,999.15/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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