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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.85, 562.85 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.85, 562.85 and 289.95 is: 400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.85 : 562.85 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.85/562.85 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.85x = 562.85 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.85x = 163,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,198.36/407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.14

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