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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.43, 562.52 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.43, 562.52 and 363.69 is: 502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.43 : 562.52 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.43/562.52 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.43x = 562.52 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.43x = 204,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,581.08/407.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.13

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