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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 562.53 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 562.53 and 291.14 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 562.53 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/562.53 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 562.53 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 163,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,774.98/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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