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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 561.68 and 283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 561.68 and 283.13 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 561.68 = 283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/561.68 = 283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 561.68 × 283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 159,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,026.36/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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