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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.82, 562.20 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.82, 562.20 and 291.18 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.82 : 562.20 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.82/562.20 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.82x = 562.20 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.82x = 163,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,697.13/407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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