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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 562.68 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 562.68 and 291.28 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 562.68 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/562.68 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 562.68 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 163,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,897.43/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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