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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 563.33 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 563.33 and 309.75 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 563.33 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/563.33 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 563.33 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 174,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,491.47/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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