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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 563.36 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 563.36 and 389.76 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 563.36 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/563.36 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 563.36 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 219,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,575.19/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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