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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 562.14 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 562.14 and 283.20 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 562.14 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/562.14 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 562.14 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 159,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,198.05/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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