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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 559.82 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 559.82 and 281.57 is: 388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 559.82 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/559.82 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 559.82 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 157,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,626.42/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.14

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