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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.31, 561.57 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.31, 561.57 and 376.02 is: 518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.31 : 561.57 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.31/561.57 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.31x = 561.57 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.31x = 211,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,161.55/407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.43

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