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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 562.46 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 562.46 and 392.01 is: 540.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 562.46 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/562.46 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 562.46 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 220,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,485.17/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.78

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