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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.78, 562.73 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.78, 562.73 and 221.27 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.78 : 562.73 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.78/562.73 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.78x = 562.73 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.78x = 124,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,513.31/407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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