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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 562.48 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 562.48 and 289.59 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 562.48 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/562.48 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 562.48 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 162,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,888.91/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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