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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 562.34 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 562.34 and 282.96 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 562.34 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/562.34 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 562.34 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 159,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,120.43/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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