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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 561.96 and 282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 561.96 and 282.92 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 561.96 = 282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/561.96 = 282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 561.96 × 282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 158,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,989.72/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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