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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.87, 563.01 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.87, 563.01 and 364.13 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.87 : 563.01 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.87/563.01 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.87x = 563.01 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.87x = 205,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,008.83/407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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