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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 562.39 and 297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 562.39 and 297.10 is: 410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 562.39 = 297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/562.39 = 297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 562.39 × 297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 167,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,086.07/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.00

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