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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 562.82 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 562.82 and 283.44 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 562.82 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/562.82 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 562.82 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 159,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,525.70/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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