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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.23, 562.59 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.23, 562.59 and 297.50 is: 409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.23 : 562.59 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.23/562.59 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.23x = 562.59 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.23x = 167,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,371.93/408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.99

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