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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.22, 561.62 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.22, 561.62 and 345.20 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.22 : 561.62 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.22/561.62 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.22x = 561.62 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.22x = 193,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,866.69/407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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