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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.89, 562.86 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.89, 562.86 and 291.64 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.89 : 562.86 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.89/562.86 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.89x = 562.86 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.89x = 164,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,152.49/407.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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