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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 562.40 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 562.40 and 296.48 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 562.40 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/562.40 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 562.40 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 166,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,740.35/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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