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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 561.57 and 367.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 561.57 and 367.91 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 561.57 = 367.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/561.57 = 367.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 561.57 × 367.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 206,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,607.22/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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