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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 560.40 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 560.40 and 381.24 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 560.40 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/560.40 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 560.40 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 213,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,646.90/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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