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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 561.36 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 561.36 and 337.39 is: 464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 561.36 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/561.36 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 561.36 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 189,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,397.25/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.98

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