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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 562.98 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 562.98 and 291.88 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 562.98 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/562.98 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 562.98 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 164,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,322.60/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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