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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 557.28 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 557.28 and 407.52 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 557.28 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/557.28 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 557.28 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 227,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,102.75/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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