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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.20, 563.02 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.20, 563.02 and 402.12 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.20 : 563.02 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.20/563.02 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.20x = 563.02 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.20x = 226,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,401.60/408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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