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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 561.89 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 561.89 and 367.96 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 561.89 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/561.89 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 561.89 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 206,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,753.04/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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