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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 560.19 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 560.19 and 354.28 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 560.19 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/560.19 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 560.19 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 198,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,464.11/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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