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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 560.42 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 560.42 and 219.59 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 560.42 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/560.42 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 560.42 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 123,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,062.44/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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