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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 561.16 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 561.16 and 348.24 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 561.16 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/561.16 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 561.16 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 195,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,418.36/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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