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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.27, 561.48 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.27, 561.48 and 296.75 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.27 : 561.48 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.27/561.48 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.27x = 561.48 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.27x = 166,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,619.19/407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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