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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 561.62 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 561.62 and 337.16 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 561.62 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/561.62 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 561.62 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 189,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,355.80/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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