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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 560.10 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 560.10 and 361.94 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 560.10 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/560.10 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 560.10 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 202,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,722.59/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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