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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 560.46 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 560.46 and 275.24 is: 379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 560.46 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/560.46 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 560.46 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 154,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,261.01/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.92

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