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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 562.12 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 562.12 and 338.52 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 562.12 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/562.12 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 562.12 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 190,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,288.86/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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