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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 560.28 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 560.28 and 287.97 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 560.28 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/560.28 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 560.28 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 161,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,343.83/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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