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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 562.52 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 562.52 and 355.34 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 562.52 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/562.52 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 562.52 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 199,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,883.93/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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