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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 562.38 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 562.38 and 354.04 is: 487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 562.38 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/562.38 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 562.38 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 199,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,105.02/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.38

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