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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 562.24 and 297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 562.24 and 297.17 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 562.24 = 297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/562.24 = 297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 562.24 × 297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 167,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,080.53/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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