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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.06, 558.98 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.06, 558.98 and 354.28 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.06 : 558.98 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.06/558.98 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.06x = 558.98 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.06x = 198,035.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,035.43/406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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