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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.37, 562.50 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.37, 562.50 and 291 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.37 : 562.50 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.37/562.50 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.37x = 562.50 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.37x = 163,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,687.50/407.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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