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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 563.36 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 563.36 and 387.72 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 563.36 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/563.36 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 563.36 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 218,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,424.00/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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