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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 561.52 and 352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 561.52 and 352.41 is: 485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 561.52 = 352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/561.52 = 352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 561.52 × 352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 197,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,885.26/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.37

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