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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 562.08 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 562.08 and 376.44 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 562.08 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/562.08 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 562.08 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 211,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,589.40/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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