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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 562.08 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 562.08 and 341.41 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 562.08 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/562.08 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 562.08 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 191,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,899.73/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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