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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 562.72 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 562.72 and 283.65 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 562.72 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/562.72 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 562.72 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 159,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,615.53/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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