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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 560.82 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 560.82 and 341.67 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 560.82 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/560.82 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 560.82 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 191,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,615.37/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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