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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.07, 559.92 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.07, 559.92 and 281.81 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.07 : 559.92 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.07/559.92 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.07x = 559.92 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.07x = 157,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,791.06/406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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