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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.54, 562.20 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.54, 562.20 and 291.17 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.54 : 562.20 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.54/562.20 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.54x = 562.20 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.54x = 163,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,695.77/407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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