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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 562.80 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 562.80 and 309.48 is: 426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 562.80 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/562.80 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 562.80 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 174,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,175.34/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.65

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