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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 560.12 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 560.12 and 371.49 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 560.12 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/560.12 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 560.12 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 208,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,075.02/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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