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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 563 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.88, 563 and 283.56 is: 391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.88 : 563 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.88/563 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.88x = 563 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.88x = 159,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,644.28/407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.40

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