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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 563.52 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 563.52 and 335.20 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 563.52 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/563.52 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 563.52 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 188,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,891.90/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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