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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.79, 562.56 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.79, 562.56 and 283.74 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.79 : 562.56 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.79/562.56 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.79x = 562.56 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.79x = 159,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,620.77/407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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