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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 563.52 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 563.52 and 297.63 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 563.52 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/563.52 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 563.52 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 167,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,720.46/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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