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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 562.46 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 562.46 and 297.56 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 562.46 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/562.46 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 562.46 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 167,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,365.60/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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