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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 561.65 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 561.65 and 282.89 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 561.65 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/561.65 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 561.65 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 158,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,880.95/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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