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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 560.09 and 361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 560.09 and 361.93 is: 499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 560.09 = 361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/560.09 = 361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 560.09 × 361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 202,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,713.37/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.70

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