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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.61, 562.62 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.61, 562.62 and 281.63 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.61 : 562.62 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.61/562.62 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.61x = 562.62 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.61x = 158,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,452.08/407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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