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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.65, 563.69 and 381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.65, 563.69 and 381.31 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.65 : 563.69 = 381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.65/563.69 = 381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.65x = 563.69 × 381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.65x = 214,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,939.43/408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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