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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.87, 562.61 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.87, 562.61 and 283.64 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.87 : 562.61 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.87/562.61 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.87x = 562.61 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.87x = 159,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,574.47/407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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