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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.38, 561.81 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.38, 561.81 and 352.18 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.38 : 561.81 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.38/561.81 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.38x = 561.81 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.38x = 197,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,858.25/407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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