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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.98, 560.66 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.98, 560.66 and 281.96 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.98 : 560.66 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.98/560.66 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.98x = 560.66 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.98x = 158,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,083.69/405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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