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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.04, 563.02 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.04, 563.02 and 297.54 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.04 : 563.02 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.04/563.02 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.04x = 563.02 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.04x = 167,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,520.97/408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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