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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 560.36 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 560.36 and 307.64 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 560.36 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/560.36 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 560.36 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 172,389.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,389.15/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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