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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 562.85 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 562.85 and 303.33 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 562.85 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/562.85 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 562.85 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 170,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,727.77/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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