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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.07, 560.38 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.07, 560.38 and 219.56 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.07 : 560.38 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.07/560.38 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.07x = 560.38 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.07x = 123,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,037.81/406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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