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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 561.54 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 561.54 and 313.98 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 561.54 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/561.54 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 561.54 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 176,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,312.33/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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