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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.61, 561.26 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.61, 561.26 and 361.17 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.61 : 561.26 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.61/561.26 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.61x = 561.26 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.61x = 202,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,711.18/407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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