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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.89, 563.15 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.89, 563.15 and 283.80 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.89 : 563.15 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.89/563.15 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.89x = 563.15 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.89x = 159,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,824.79/407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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