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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 562.88 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 562.88 and 368.24 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 562.88 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/562.88 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 562.88 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 207,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,274.93/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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