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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.87, 562.87 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.87, 562.87 and 221.37 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.87 : 562.87 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.87/562.87 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.87x = 562.87 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.87x = 124,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,600.28/407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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