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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 561.60 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 561.60 and 290.88 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 561.60 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/561.60 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 561.60 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 163,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,358.21/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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