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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 560.52 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 560.52 and 392.40 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 560.52 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/560.52 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 560.52 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 219,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,948.05/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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