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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 562.94 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 562.94 and 348.27 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 562.94 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/562.94 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 562.94 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 196,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,056.34/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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