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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 563.22 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 563.22 and 290.10 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 563.22 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/563.22 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 563.22 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 163,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,390.12/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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