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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 563.67 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 563.67 and 381.30 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 563.67 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/563.67 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 563.67 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 214,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,927.37/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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