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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 562.23 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 562.23 and 387.81 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 562.23 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/562.23 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 562.23 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 218,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,038.42/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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