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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.29, 562.06 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.29, 562.06 and 220.78 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.29 : 562.06 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.29/562.06 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.29x = 562.06 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.29x = 124,089.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,089.65/407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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