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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.94, 560.46 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.94, 560.46 and 281.56 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.94 : 560.46 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.94/560.46 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.94x = 560.46 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.94x = 157,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,803.12/405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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