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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 562.68 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 562.68 and 363.96 is: 502.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 562.68 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/562.68 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 562.68 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 204,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,793.01/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.98

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