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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 562.23 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 562.23 and 363.51 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 562.23 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/562.23 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 562.23 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 204,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,376.23/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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