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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 560.28 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 560.28 and 288.18 is: 397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 560.28 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/560.28 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 560.28 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 161,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,461.49/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.69

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