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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.83, 562.22 and 291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.83, 562.22 and 291.19 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.83 : 562.22 = 291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.83/562.22 = 291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.83x = 562.22 × 291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.83x = 163,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,709.98/407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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