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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 611.79 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 611.79 and 191.32 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 611.79 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/611.79 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 611.79 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 117,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,047.66/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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