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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.40, 562.14 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.40, 562.14 and 358.08 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.40 : 562.14 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.40/562.14 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.40x = 562.14 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.40x = 201,291.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,291.09/407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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