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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.45, 561.89 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.45, 561.89 and 296.15 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.45 : 561.89 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.45/561.89 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.45x = 561.89 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.45x = 166,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,400.54/407.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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