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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 562.02 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 562.02 and 290.92 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 562.02 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/562.02 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 562.02 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 163,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,502.86/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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