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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.48, 561.96 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.48, 561.96 and 365.60 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.48 : 561.96 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.48/561.96 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.48x = 561.96 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.48x = 205,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,452.58/407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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