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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.63, 562.55 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.63, 562.55 and 297.07 is: 409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.63 : 562.55 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.63/562.55 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.63x = 562.55 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.63x = 167,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,113.84/407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.96

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