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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 560.05 and 287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 560.05 and 287.83 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 560.05 = 287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/560.05 = 287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 560.05 × 287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 161,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,199.19/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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