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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 560.46 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 560.46 and 273.24 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 560.46 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/560.46 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 560.46 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 153,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,140.09/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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