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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 562.59 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 562.59 and 297.18 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 562.59 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/562.59 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 562.59 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 167,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,190.50/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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