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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 560.50 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 560.50 and 301.89 is: 416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 560.50 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/560.50 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 560.50 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 169,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,212.39/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.66

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