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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.21, 562.04 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.21, 562.04 and 289.35 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.21 : 562.04 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.21/562.04 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.21x = 562.04 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.21x = 162,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,624.83/407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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