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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 563.84 and 290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 563.84 and 290.89 is: 401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 563.84 = 290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/563.84 = 290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 563.84 × 290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 164,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,012.60/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.12

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