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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 559.85 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 559.85 and 281.58 is: 388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 559.85 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/559.85 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 559.85 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 157,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,641.16/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.17

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