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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 562.14 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 562.14 and 283.44 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 562.14 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/562.14 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 562.14 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 159,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,332.96/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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