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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.38, 562.80 and 371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.38, 562.80 and 371.74 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.38 : 562.80 = 371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.38/562.80 = 371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.38x = 562.80 × 371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.38x = 209,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,215.27/407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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